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Melville, New York

Pediatrician (Per Diem)

Pediatrics Top 25% in PediatricsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$120/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Allied Home Office

Located in

  • Melville, New York 11747
  • Practice Pediatrics with Balance, Flexibility, and Community Impact!

Do what you love, when it works for your life. Our Per Diem Physicians provide vital coverage for physicians on vacation, helping practices maintain seamless, high-quality care. It's the perfect opportunity to stay connected to patient care, support your community, and enjoy greater flexibility along the way.

Position Overview

The Per Diem Pediatrician will provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents within a well-established community-based pediatric practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients, from newborns to young adults
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute & chronic conditions
  • Educate families on prevention, growth, and wellness
  • Maintain accurate EMR documentation
  • Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary care team
  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics
  • Active New York State Medical License
  • Strong communication and patient-centered care skills

About Allied Physicians Group

Allied Physicians Group is one of the largest physician-led and physician-owned medical groups in the New York Metro Area, comprised of more than 150 physicians and clinicians across 35+ locations throughout Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland, and Orange County.

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare while supporting physician autonomy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

Compensation Offered

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 120.00 USD Hourly

The salary/rate provided complies with local regulations and reflects the potential base compensation for this role. Actual salary/rate may vary above or below based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve Them!

We know that taking care of others starts with taking care of you. When you work at least 30 hours per week, here’s what you get:

Health Coverage That Works for You – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.

Smart Ways to Save – Choose between a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA) to plan for medical expenses.

  • Invest in Your Future – Our 401K plan comes with up to a 4% employer match, helping you grow your savings.
  • Take a Break, You’ve Earned It – Paid Time Off to relax, recharge, or handle life’s little surprises.

Peace of Mind – Life happens, and we’ve got you covered with Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and NYS Short-Term Disability (STD).

  • Extra Protection – Optional supplemental insurance products for added security.
  • Wellness Matters – Access to wellness programs and coaching to keep you feeling your best.
  • Care for Your Fur Family – Access to pet insurance options to help with unexpected vet expenses.
  • Exclusive Discounts – Employee discount programs to save on things you love.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join a growing organization that puts exceptional patient care at the heart of everything we do.

This organization participates in E-Verify. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, domestic status, civil union status, pregnancy, employee’s or dependent’s reproductive decision making, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, genetic information, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), arrest record, status as a victim of domestic violence, past convictions (in accordance with applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment ManagementPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician (Per Diem) at Care About a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 614 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$227k (15 salary observations; 27 listings), vs ~$253k nationally (117 salary observations; 345 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 63% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
59%
Relocation assistance
36%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Pediatrics

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
401K plan with up to 4% employer match
Paid Time Off
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
NYS Short-Term Disability (STD)
Optional supplemental insurance products